Queen of Battle

About Queen of Battle

Six ordinary women fight for their place in the male-dominated U.S. Army infantry, facing physical and emotional challenges, loss, and the harsh realities of war. Mature audiences only. Story written in 2009/10 by Jay Hazen. All episodes of QUEEN OF BATTLE are available now. Ad-free. For a deeper dive, visit our website at jhpfiction.com

Publisher

JHP Fiction

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Mar 2023

Latest episode

29 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Listen to our other story, Happy Medium!

   Hey, Queen of Battle listeners — From the same writer, Jay Hazen — meet Helen Polly. She's a neurodivergent psychic medium, traveling the country in a converted school bus, solving murders with a sassy dead drag queen and a giant talking dog. Happy Medium: The Adventures of Melancholy Helen Polly. Ad-free. Five stars on Spotify. Top 20 on IMDb. Season 3 coming before the end of the year. Find it at jhpfiction.com (https://jhpfiction.com/) or wherever you listen. (These ghosts don't haunt for free — but the show is.)

2. 

   4 Jan 2025

   World Premiere: Happy Medium

   Hey, Queen of Battle listeners, ready for something a little different? Check out the full-cast paranormal comedy, Happy Medium (https://open.spotify.com/show/0qyfAdsgx17wD6gjBdRPGU)! Follow Helen Polly, an autistic woman with the extraordinary ability to see and interact with spirits, as she navigates life on the road in her purple skoolie. With a sassy drag queen ghost, a mysterious giant dog, and a string of unsolved mysteries, Helen’s journey is as heartfelt as it is haunting. If you enjoy compelling characters, paranormal intrigue, and a touch of humor, this is the show for you. Tune in to Happy Medium (https://open.spotify.com/show/0qyfAdsgx17wD6gjBdRPGU)—where every stop holds a new story and a restless spirit waiting for peace. Now playing on virtually all podcatchers. narration: Kristina Molina

3. 

   9 Aug 2024

   INTRODUCING: HAPPY MEDIUM

   Hey Queen of Battle listeners! Get ready for a spooky new adventure! JHP Fiction is thrilled to announce our upcoming paranormal audio drama, Happy Medium. Meet Helen Polly, an autistic psychic medium with a unique approach to ghost hunting. Armed with her loyal giant dog and the sassy spirit of a deceased drag queen, she travels the US solving ghostly murders. But watch out, because a determined gumshoe is hot on her trail! This Halloween, prepare to be captivated by a thrilling mystery filled with humor and heart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

4. 

   12 Feb 2024

   Trailer

   Narrated by Layla Fatima | music: Sanctuary by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Cadence "Hail ’O Infantry (https://www.armystudyguide.com/content/cadence/marching_cadence/hail-o-hail-o-infantry.shtml)" performed by the cast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

5. 

   20 Apr 2023

   S2E5 (finale): Hail, Infantry! *with the bonus flashback scene, "Reception"

   Warning: sexual assault references. Nine months deployed. Lopez gets tested; Rick brings good news; Dower becomes unhinged; Big Sis exacts justice; Rodriguez provides cover fire. Flashback. The original six recruits meet at the Fort Benning reception center. Cast: Nicole Alvarez, Stephanie Kirves, Kristina Molina, Stuart Parks II, Tyler Jach, Ash Sparks, Hannah Milon, Latonya Gray, J Hazen, Jenn Alvarez, Layla Fatima, Jax Gervasio. Outtro narration by Bronwyn Mae. If you enjoyed this show please make sure to leave a review. Reviews help more Veteran-Created shows like this one get produced. Also, don't forget to share this show with friends and family. Thanks for listening! Please visit our website for cast photos, history, and more. (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/) Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IzH2sQ1D7azHI2JWq6-9gDSXPcpjjpuE/view?usp=sharing) Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Aggressive Electro Cyberpunk | Hidden by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | Snowfall by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Moonlight by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ----- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

6. 

   18 Apr 2023

   S2E4: Gotta Hang On

   21 weeks deployed. Dower meets with the Lt for a sitrep on the war; Natsumi and White discuss fears; another patrol, but this time more than a sprain; Rick and Dower have words; Natsumi treats a patient. Cast: J Hazen, Ash Sparks, Kristina Molina, Nicole Alvarez, Stephanie Kirves, Stuart Parks II, Tyler Jach, Hannah Milon, Latonya Gray, Layla Fatima. Outtro narration by Bronwyn Mae. More Queen of Battle info here. (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/) Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IjGxTvU8AVPfQlRvuVpmSB5zH9-qNch3/view?usp=sharing) Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0,  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Moonlight by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

7. 

   17 Apr 2023

   S2E3: Happy Birthday, Big Sis

   Warning: suggestion of sexual assault. 18 weeks deployed (continued). White has a tense conversation with Dower; Big Sis shares a personal tragedy; Dower and Lopez have an altercation; White confronts the enemy; Lopez gets upsetting news; First Sergeant Rodriguez interrupts an impromptu party; Dougherty reveals some hidden talents. Cast: Stephanie Kirves, J. Hazen, Latonya Gray, Tyler Jach, Stuart Parks II, Ash Sparks, Kristina Molina, Nicole Alvarez, Hannah Milon, Jenn Alvarez. Outtro narration by Bronwyn Mae. Standout quote: "¿Donde está mi Sniper?" More info. (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/) Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IenyqsYfjrgz4joUUFgmirgkedeIZlau/view?usp=sharing) Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0,  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Reverie by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Queen of Battle Hiphop 2 by Nicole Alvarez | NicoleReactsUp Happy Birthday To You by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

8. 

   11 Apr 2023

   S2E2: What's in the Box?

   18 weeks deployed. Reports tell of further hindrances for the allies; Rick brings gifts for the squad; Natsumi gives a class on hygiene which gets a little out of control. Cast: Latonya Gray, Layla Fatima, Tyler Jach, Stephanie Kirves, Kristina Molina, Stuart Parks II, Nicole Alvarez, Ash Sparks, Hannah Milon, J. Hazen. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info. (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/) Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IZf9tTsUGR0YxBDi_gAJgF8mzfRc11c6/view?usp=sharing) Music credit: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0,  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

9. 

   10 Apr 2023

   S2E1: Welcome to the Jungle

   12 weeks deployed. The women have stationed themselves in an old schoolhouse. Questions linger about Alphabet’s passing; Rodriguez, now the unit's First Sergeant, updates the troops on the war situation and a new guest; Dower and Rodriguez discuss the increasing uncertainties of the war. 16 weeks deployed. The squad takes its first casualty; the sorely-missed Medic finally arrives, as well as an interesting guest, who has a tête-à-tête with Natsumi. Cast: Layla Fatima, Latonya Gray, Stephanie Kirves, Kristina Molina, Tyler Jach, J. Hazen, Jenn Alavarez, Hannah Milon, Nicole Alvarez, Ash Sparks, Stuart Parks II. Intro narration: Layla Fatima; Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info here (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/). Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ITMkwjnbZWki7_UCr1c0L1AFBr48_Vdm/view?usp=sharing) Music credits: Legionnaire (2022 Remaster) by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Felicity by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au, Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

10. 

    4 Apr 2023

    S1E6: Infantrywomen

    Season 1 finale. Week 14, continued. The recruits graduate and are now Infantry soldiers. Lt Adams gives an update about deployment; questions persist regarding Alphabet; White gets a surprise. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina, Ash Sparks. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More of all things Queen of Battle. (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/) Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEs-R5LpFE4ruluzTd7hUAnhErJLpWhi/view?usp=sharing) Music credit: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

11. 

    3 Apr 2023

    S1E5: Breathe

    Week 13, continued. Three of the recruits enjoy some liberty at a local bar; Lopez (with a little liquid courage) opens up about her past; Dougherty really likes beer; the following morning there is a problem with Alphabet. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Layla Fatima, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. For more about this show, visit our website. (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/) Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IAG_cTdh-Aw2L6YCa6OIcQ7EJgsjrVjW/view?usp=sharing) Music credit:  Ceremonial Dance by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music credit: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

12. 

    28 Mar 2023

    S1E4: 愛

    Week 12 of Infantry training. Night at the machine gun position where Natsumi discusses a recurring dream and Big Sis admits fears of going to war. Week 13 of Infantry training. Final inspection and a first meeting with a new character, Lt. Adams, the Platoon Leader; the recruits get disquieting news about sister companies and are given some freedom; Big Sis has a heart-to-heart with Alphabet. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Layla Fatima, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. || For more about this show, visit queenofbattlepodcast.com (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/) || Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I1tq7jzLsRraX5McL3cZZISfeYJcX3tK/view?usp=sharing) Music credits: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

13. 

    27 Mar 2023

    S1E3: Low Crawl

    Week 10 of Infantry training. The recruits experience a dressing-down at Reveille and get informed about a new conflict; Dougherty is missing part of her uniform; White has concerns about DS Dower; Big Sis has an upsetting encounter with a Drill Sergeant; Alphabet has an odd discussion with a Drill Sergeant. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info here (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/). Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HxX5bM-Iq7dT0f19IVpj2S_2xfpYchcU/view?usp=sharing) Music credit: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

14. 

    21 Mar 2023

    S1E2: Blisters

    Week 3 of Infantry training. The women complete a long road march; Natsumi receives an interesting item in her care package; Lopez talks about her fiance; Alphabet has an extra item in her locker. Week 7 of Infantry Training (FTX). While occupying a machine gun position, White and Natsumi discuss life before the army. Cast: Jenn Alvarez, Nicole Alvarez, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray, J. Hazen, Stephanie Kirves, Hannah Milon, Kristina Molina. Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info here (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/). Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HffTd7duvMGowVQKfKK48eok20zN1o69/view?usp=sharing) Music credits: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

15. 

    20 Mar 2023

    S1E1: Fort Beginning

    Flash forward. A small reunion takes place at a familiar watering hole, The Hollow Leg. Present day, and Day 1 of Infantry training: Six new women recruits meet their Drill Sergeants in a not-so-cuddly way. They begin Basic Infantry training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Cast: Hannah Milon, Nicole Alvarez, Kristina Molina, Tyler Jach, Stephanie Kirves, Jenn Alvarez, J. Hazen, Jax Gervasio, Latonya Gray. Intro narration: Layla Fatima; Outtro narration: Bronwyn Mae. More info here (https://queenofbattlepodcast.com/). Transcript. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HP86L_X9SyVcaAsinzygcPn6P8rL_uEH/view?usp=sharing) Music credit: Rise of the Machines by Ashot Danielyan | https://soundcloud.com/ashot-danielyan, Alleyway by J Hazen (garage band). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenofbattle/support)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,107

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

77